Ghost Corner
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir from Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R90 nationwide
Ghost Corner
Winemaker David Nieuwoudt created the Ghost Corner brand in 2007, initially starting off with a Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc and adding three new wines in 2012: The Bowline, a Sauvignon blanc and Semillon blend; Ghost Corner Pinot Noir; and Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc, a Sauvignon blanc naturally fermented in older barrels. Every year David selects a small quantity of grapes from vineyards in the Elim ward near Cape Agulhas on the southernmost tip of Africa. Ghost Corner takes its name from this treacherous coastline where more than 130 ships have been shipwrecked through the ages. The deep lime-rich soil with plentiful slate and gravel deposits in Elim’s maritime climate gives rise to exceptional white wines.
Description
The translucent pomegranate colour of this wine is its initial allure. The intrigue continues onto the nose which reveals a kaleidoscope of aromas and flavours including ripe red berries and cherries, black plums, sage and a damp strawberry patch. The refined palate displays a mélange of red and black fruit with salted black olives and a delicious rhubarb tartness on the finish. The Cape Agulhus terroir provides the signature salty, savoury, lingering aftertaste. This elegant, well-crafted Pinot Noir is currently showing a treasure trove of primary aromas and flavours, but will reward those who allow it to reveal its true self in a couple of years to come.
Food Pairing
A delightful partner to a classic French onion soup or rare roast fillet with tangy horseradish sauce. A simple pasta with roasted baby tomatoes, fresh basil and feta. Coal-roasted game fish or seared tuna. Strong matured cheeses, including parmesan and gruberg from Klein River. Like most Pinot Noirs of quality, this wine is already delicious now, but will gain savoury, complex aromas and flavours with a few years of ageing.
